Youth worker | Average UK Salary & Outlook

In terms of people already doing this job:

• 27% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
• 22% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
• 18% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You could do a course like a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice. This would give you an advantage when you apply for a job as a youth support worker. You would then take further training on the job.

You'll need:

• excellent verbal communication skills
• sensitivity and understanding
• the ability to work well with others
• customer service skills
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
• knowledge of psychology
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device